Chuck's Chat-Welcome to June 2024!

Hi. My name is Chuck, and I own a flip phone. I’ve owned one since around 2008. I think I’m currently using my fourth phone, but it might only be three. I don’t have documentation to prove one way or the other, so deal with it.

I feel that flip phone users (yes, there are some out there) are continually being discriminated against. My first example of this persecution is in regard to “QR Codes”. For starters, what does QR even mean? Quick Reading? Quit Responding? Quiet Riot? Many bars and restaurants went to this format during the great pandemic so folks would not have to repeatedly share or handle menus. Well guess what – your precious QR code don’t mean didly to us flip phone users. If you can take the time to create all the information, and then fit it all in a box with squiggly lines, then you could just as easily share the document in an accessible way for all to see and enjoy. And another thing; “apps”. Many restaurants now give discounts if you order on their app. Well, I don’t have an app, nor do I give an app. And if you can give a discount to someone who orders on the app, then you can give me the same discount when I take the time to walk in to your establishment and order off the menu. Unless your menu is embedded in a dam QR code, then I’m just gonna go find somewhere else to eat. Flip phone users unite!

The Montgomery County Farm Bureau scholarship winners this year are Laramine Bruce, Caney, Emily Swiger, Coffeyville, Colben Dodson, Liberty, Clayton Wagner, Liberty, and Cara Devlin, Independence. Congratulations students!

Saturday, June 8 will be Part 2 of the Southeast Kansas Forage and Grazing School. It will be held at the K-State Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons from 8:30 to 4pm. Warm season grasses, equipment and water systems will be discussed. There will be a $15 fee to cover lunch. Information can be found here https://www.wildcatdistrict.k-state.edu/events/2024

Guess what, there’s even a QR code for registration. Go figure.

While we certainly hate to complain about the past two months’ rainfall, it sure is putting a damper on hay production. It looks as though the fescue and prairie hay may get put up at the same time. I think there will be plenty of hay going into this winter, but additional supplementation might be needed as a result of lower quality. Contact your local extension office for advice.

God Bless America

Until next month,

Chuck Voelker